Autograph letter signed from John Townsend, Hamilton, Canada, to unidentified recipient [manuscript], 1884 September 10.

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Autograph letter signed from John Townsend, Hamilton, Canada, to unidentified recipient [manuscript], 1884 September 10.

Townsend certifies that Miss Ida Lewis (later known as Julia Arthur) has been a most promissing and successful pupil of his, fitted with stage practice to give the character of Richard, Duke of Glou'ster in King Richard III.

2 leaves ; 20 x 14 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7576416

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Arthur, Julia, 1869-1950

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Actress. From the description of Miscellany, 1893-1897. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 173203748 An American actress, born in Canada, Julia Arthur was also known as Ida Lewis and Mrs. Benjamin P. Cheney. From the description of Papers, 1891-1950 (inclusive), 1914-1924 (bulk). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 86145098 ...

Townsend, John, 1819-1892

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